How Congress Works (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781608719112)

In simple, clear language, the new edition of this classic work presents basic explanations of the procedures and rules that govern the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Highlighted sidebars further detail the impact of congressional action with interesting narrative examples from history, along with charts and tables that provide a complete overview of congressional procedures. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the changes on Capitol Hill since 2008. How Congress Works helps readers place recent events in the context of the entire picture of how Congress operates. A detailed index rounds out this introduction to the real Congress.

Author: Cq Press
ISBN-10: 1608719111
ISBN-13: 9781608719112
Publisher: CQ Press
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2013
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 102
Booklist 04/01/2013 pg. 38
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2013